Pretension

(Biere de Garde, 16D), BeerSmith Recipe File Formulation You’ve seen them: Belgian beers in 750mL bottles with profound one word names. Why should we not join in here at Klaserhausen? It’s with Trepidation that I take on this style of beer. Commercial examples often have that musty-woodsy character that I love so much. But I…

On the 2014 BJCP Guidelines and the future of this project

Greetings readers (all three of you).  As you might know, the draft 2014 BJCP Guidelines are published for review and public comment.  A quick look will reveal a pretty major overhaul, with several new styles added, some combined, and some removed.  I’m really excited about the new Guidelines, as they offer me an opportunity to brew more…

Cabin Fever

American Stout (20B),  BeerSmith Recipe File Formulation The inspiration for the beer is simple:  the damn snow in New Jersey during the 2013-2014 winter.  We received near record amounts this season, and combined with the below freezing temps, we needed a beer that would lift our spirits. With this recipe we are trying an idea that…